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UPPER SUSQUEHANNA FLINTLOCK INCISED CARVED RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
UPPER SUSQUEHANNA FLINTLOCK INCISED CARVED RIFLE

ATTRIBUTED TO BAUM. Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 43 3/4" oct. to rnd., signed on top bbl. flat “G B”. Overall length 59 1/4". 4 Piece engraved brass patchbox w/ 4 piercings, brass comb inlay. Incise stock carving forward & rear of cheekpiece as well as around the bbl. tang. Engraved brass saddle plate. This gun has been attributed from the owner to G. Baum, New Berlin. CONDITION: has been completely broken through the wrist & repaired. Carving is very worn, especially around the bbl. tang & the lock has most likely been replaced. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19621/RG). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.